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Beth

@bethmitcham.bsky.social

#SwordandLaser picked a spooky October read with Brom’s SLEWFOOT. It leaned pretty hard into the gory for my sensitive eyeballs but I made it through to the end. The glowing illustrations in my copy made several hesitant bookclub members decide to belatedly read it. #bookaday

Slewfoot

Set in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it.Connecticut, 1666: An anc...

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November 3, 2026 at 8:36 AM

RuneWitch

@runewitch.bsky.social

@scalzi.com Hi! Just wondering, would you maybe consider being on "Sword and Laser" podcast's 500th episode, coming here soon? 😁 #swordandlaser

November 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Finch in Albu-turkey 🦃

@finchinabq.bsky.social

For book recommendations, I listen to various @BookRiot podcasts, of which there are many. @thestackspod_ and @ProBookNerds have book recommendations and author interviews. @swordandlaser is does genre book clubs. There are tons more, with different perspectives.

December 4, 2024 at 10:28 AM

Paul and Storm

@paulandstorm.bsky.social

@Veronica @acedtect @swordandlaser [P] Guys: quick question... http://t.co/xOZv9OPN

December 6, 2024 at 10:28 AM

Paul and Storm

@paulandstorm.bsky.social

Thanks to @GeekandSundry for making our video, and to @swordandlaser for the world premiere! cc: @KimEvey @feliciaday @acedtect @Veronica

December 6, 2024 at 4:55 AM

Stephen Baird

@bigbeardybooks.bsky.social

Listening to one of my favourite podcasts

#SwordAndLaser #SFF #podcast

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Sword & Laser

The science fiction and fantasy book club, video show, and podcast!

www.swordandlaser.com

March 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM

@willsmith from Twitter

@wills-archive.bsky.social

Adding this week's @swordandlaser to my watchlist. I LOVE Hyperion.

November 18, 2024 at 4:21 AM

@willsmith from Twitter

@wills-archive.bsky.social

Adding this week's @swordandlaser to my watchlist. I LOVE Hyperion.

November 17, 2024 at 4:54 AM

Tom Merritt

@tommerritt.com

On the latest swordandlaser
What's the best SciFi/Fantasy book title. Are there too many Bobs? What about Murderbots?
www.swordandlaser.com/home/2026/7/...

S&L Podcast - #538 - It's The Words, Tom! — Sword & Laser

What's the best SciFi/Fantasy book title. Are there too many Bobs? What about Murderbots? Download directly here! What Are We Nomming? Tom: Pot stickers and Singapore-style noodles Veron...

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July 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM

Tom Merritt

@tommerritt.com

On the latest @swordandlaser Surprise, there's a problem with hosting the Hugos in China. Plus: Keanu Reeves is co-writing with China Mieville, we kick off our February read, The Shadow of the Gods. And our spoilery thoughts on The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes. swordandlaser.com/home/2024/1/...

January 26, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Tom Merritt

@tommerritt.com

On the latest @swordandlaser
Veronica's state of K-wires, the most highly-rated books in the world, we kick off our read of The Library of Mount Char, and wrap up China Mountain Zhang.
swordandlaser.com/home/2023/10...

October 10, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Tom Merritt

@tommerritt.com

On @swordandlaser Guess what? The new Bobiverse is coming, and we would love to have your emails! Plus, we've got some super cool thoughts (no spoilers, promise) on China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh. But you don't have to take my blurb for it! swordandlaser.com/home/2023/9/...

September 21, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Tom Merritt

@tommerritt.com

On the new @swordandlaser
What the best book club pick we ever made was. Why books that make you uncomfortable are important to read.
http://swordandlaser.com/home/2023/7/5/sampl-podcast-465-skirting-on-the-edge-of-danger

July 7, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Tom Merritt

@tommerritt.com

On the latest @swordandlaser Taika Waititi is adapting a fantasy novel and also looked quite fine at the Met. Plus, self-publishing award winners, Locus nominees, and we have a progressive story in the works!
http://swordandlaser.com/home/2023/5/3/sampl-podcast-461-checkitout

May 4, 2023 at 8:03 PM

robertjdefendi.bsky.social

@robertjdefendi.bsky.social

Hey, @swordandlaser picked a book sitting unread in my audible library. Don't even need a credit. How nice is that?

February 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM

Misti Cato

@spooky5.bsky.social

This week, I listened to Akata Warrior (so good!) by @nnedi.bsky.social on Audible. I look forward to continuing with Akata Woman but must finish the The Ministry of Time for #SwordandLaser 🪐📚💙

January 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM

JT

@jgrahamthomas.bsky.social

Awesome @swordandlaser interview with three @Inkshares authors, @BulletTime000 @WriterMattIsaac and @BonesofthePast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BT-qJERU_s

November 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM